At both the federal and state level legislation has been introduced to require employers to offer a paid sick leave package to workers. In Washington, DC the Healthy Famlies Act (HFA) is a bill that would require employers with over 15 employees to provide a sick leave package to workers. Under the bill, full time employees, or those that work 1,680 hours or more yearly, would earn 56 hours of sick leave per year. Part time employees would earn one hour for every 30 hours worked. The leave could be used to recover from an illness, care for sick family members or receive services related to domestic violence.

ABC has expressed concern over the bill, noting that it will impact an employers ability to provide the benefits that best fit the needs of their workforce. ABC also expressed that at a time when many employers are struggling to avoid layoffs, imposing paid leave mandates on employers is unwise policy.